Syria’s President Meets Trump at White House for First Time
The visit by President Ahmed al-Shara is another step in the transformation of the former rebel leader once wanted by…
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Thailand Suspends Trump-Backed Peace Talks With Cambodia
The move, which came after two Thai soldiers were injured by a land mine, imperiled a pledge by the two…
2025 Booker Prize Goes to David Szalay’s ‘Flesh’
The rags-to-riches tale had already made fans of Zadie Smith and Dua Lipa. Roddy Doyle, who chaired the judging panel,…
Democratic Defectors Relent on Shutdown, Backing Bill to Reopen
A small but critical group of Democrats were said to support legislation to fund the government, providing the votes to…
A Timeline of the Legal Saga Surrounding SNAP Payments
Weeks of uncertainty during the longest government shutdown in American history have left some states struggling to issue payments to…
Philippines Braces for Typhoon Fung-Wong, While Still Reeling From the Last Storm
Typhoon Fung-wong is heading for the main island of Luzon, prompting the evacuations of more than one million people after…
With a Mayor From Queens, the Borough Is Having a Moment
When Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as New York City’s 111th mayor, he will be the first with such an…
Japan Lifts Tsunami Advisory After Strong Earthquake Off Its Coast
A 6.7-magnitude quake struck off Japan’s coast early Sunday evening, prompting a tsunami advisory, which was later lifted.
Firefighter Dies of Heart Attack While Fighting Brooklyn Blaze
Patrick D. Brady, 42, died while responding to a fire at an apartment building in the Brownsville neighborhood.